Thread: 22 lr vs 22 mag vs 17HMR

From what I have read the bolt itself from a 22mag or 17 HMR isn't strong enough. Stunning performance, very noisy so needs a can but yeah some ammo is only $5 more than 17HMR or 22 mag and t's nearly on par with a 222.
Pretty amazing. From what i can see the lack of rifles ( makes ) is the biggest problem.
At $40 - $45 for 50 rounds why sit in front of a press for hours farting around.

Originally Posted by viper

From what I have read the bolt itself from a 22mag or 17 HMR isn't strong enough. Stunning performance, very noisy so needs a can but yeah some ammo is only $5 more than 17HMR or 22 mag and t's nearly on par with a 222.
Pretty amazing. From what i can see the lack of rifles ( makes ) is the biggest problem.
At $40 - $45 for 50 rounds why sit in front of a press for hours farting around.

Yep the reloading would be a pisser with the number required if you were to use a centre fire . The savage are available here, never seen a ruger but didn't look because of the price. Be a good choice for down central I reckon. Ammo is advertised pretty cheap on tm from gun works. I've only used Winchester to date but I saw hornady and American eagle are meant to be here now too so I'm going to see if there's much difference between them. 8 inch twist in the newer barrels is apparently better for the heavier projectiles.